On a drive to strengthen the EU, especially with the threat of Trump’s growing allies within the union, who won’t allow a stronger EU.
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Friedrich Merz is serving as the current Chancellor of Germany since 6 May 2025. He has also served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union since January 2022.
The German Chancellor commands the most powerful economy in Europe.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticises EU members for not suspending a trade deal with Israel despite a recent review citing major human rights violations in Gaza.
European leaders expressed deep concern after Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran and have called for an immediate de-escalation.
Merz’s CDU and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) have struck a coalition deal with the SPD to form a new government. The coalition agreement came after the CDU came in first place in snap German elections in February.
Germany’s Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant fiscal package that proposes amendments to longstanding debt policies, aiming to facilitate increased defence spending and establish a €500 billion infrastructure and climate fund.
The vote is seen as a response to Russia’s advances in Ukraine as the United States makes clear Europe can no longer rely on US protection from Russia.
Supporters of lifting the debt restrictions to boost defence spending say it’s essential for European security but there is also opposition. The decision could influence broader European defence initiatives, like the EU’s proposed €800 billion ReArm Europe fund.
Good Morning, Germany! Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron are leading much of the global conversations this morning as the American president is considering a u-turn…
An initially cordial meeting between US President Donald Trump, that started so well, compliments and pleasantries exchanged until Vice President JD Vance erupted towards Ukrainian…
Germany’s incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz makes surprise trip to Paris for talks with Macron Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Paris…
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Friedrich Merz Germany 2025: Winner Merz weighing up coalition options after ruling out AfD partership The Conservative CDU won the 2025 German Federal Election and…
Germany 2025 political race: Winner Friedrick Merz calls for independence from the United States The Germany 2025 political race has been won. Conservative CDU party…
The CDU candidate Friedrich Merz declares victory in the 2025 German elections. After the first exit polls, the centre-right CDU’s Friedrich Merz has come out…
If you’re more familiar with the House of Parliament over the Bundestag, and you’re not quite sure who’s who in German politics, then look no further, this article is for you.
There’s a lot to learn about how people in Germany vote, and how age, gender, occupation, education and where you live can influence your political leanings.
On Sunday 23 February 2025, Germans will head to the polling stations to cast their votes in the snap federal election. They will vote twice: once for a candidate in their local constituency and a second vote for a German political party at the state level.
Thousands of people across Germany took to the streets on Saturday to protest the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, just weeks before the general election on February 23. Demonstrators in Berlin gathered at the Brandenburg Gate, lighting up their phones, blowing whistles, and singing anti-fascist songs, while in Cologne, protesters carried banners condemning the AfD.
“Could be members of Assad’s militias”: Friedrich Merz speaks out on ARD against the continued admission of Syrian people. Tough action must be taken at…